nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 Hi All, Looking to replace my battery in the 550i and was wondering where the best place to purchase them from, and what "brand" is the current flavour of the month. Are there any pros to buying a Varta as opposed to a Century or Bosch? Looking like needing a DIN88LAGM. I am aware of the process of registering the battery as I have an IBS on it. Any info would be much appreciated! Happy driving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jom 98 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 I discovered after 2 flat near new batteries that now they use calcium on the plates. These batteries can't be charged by old battery chargers - you'll need one that specifically charges calcium batteries. It's the only way to fully charge the battery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 I can't recall, but there was a guy on the forums who sells batteries? Charlie? @LemonHunter he should be able to sort you. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 I previously shopped at Superstart Batteries in East Tamaki. Good price on branded products. Superstart.net.nz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 And I've had success with Mr Positive (for a Bosch), might pay to give them a call too. But yeah, AGM batteries are expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 Got my LN1 AGM from Batteryworx in Penrose , good work. was $360. their Century DIN88L is $605 on special it seems. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 5:39 PM, nzpanda92 said: Hi All, Looking to replace my battery in the 550i and was wondering where the best place to purchase them from, and what "brand" is the current flavour of the month. Are there any pros to buying a Varta as opposed to a Century or Bosch? Looking like needing a DIN88LAGM. I am aware of the process of registering the battery as I have an IBS on it. Any info would be much appreciated! Happy driving! I got an AGM Koba SA59520 95AH (20HR), 850A (EN), 180MIN (RC) battery for my 545i and am *very* happy with it. It was not particularly pricey. You need a DIN88L. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted June 19, 2021 Thanks all! Will check out all the options. On a side note - how often should the batteries be changed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 When required. Symptoms include frequent discharge condition, odd codes. Battery testing. Still, my old bettery (a Marshall) was testing okay though giving issues (I'd already changed IBS)... changing it out for a new battery and ensuring correct registration resolved problem. Bear in mind the IBS cable causes issues (545i); there's an updated part available - not sure if all 550's already got the later part. HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaknout 47 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Olaf said: Bear in mind the IBS cable causes issues (545i); there's an updated part available - not sure if all 550's already got the later part. HTH They may not have as I remember mine being replaced in London at my cost! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 yeah it's a recall item in USA but not in NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaknout 47 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 A recall item in the UK too but I'd moved on by then I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, Olaf said: yeah it's a recall item in USA but not in NZ. Was there a bulletin I can read about with this issue? I saw a chap on trade me selling new Century DIN88LAGM’s for about $500 which isn’t too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 You'll probably find Koba less expensive. I don't have access. Use your google foo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 I missed myself getting tagged, yes, I can help with AGM, @nzpanda92 what part of the country are you based? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, LemonHunter said: I missed myself getting tagged, yes, I can help with AGM, @nzpanda92 what part of the country are you based? Based in Auckland CBD @LemonHunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 If you’re happy to collect from Wiri, pop me a PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted December 28, 2021 Just popping in to say I managed to get a Century DIN88LAGM battery from Supercheap just before Christmas for $420 which was a bargain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmackJackTheCrackerMan 54 Report post Posted January 30, 2022 @LemonHunter I’m looking for an AGM battery for my 2009 335i. Would you have anything available? Also I’m in Wellington so would need to be shipped down to me. What sort of price would I be looking at? I have just double checked, seems like the original in there still at the moment Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted January 31, 2022 FWIW my 2008 335i came with this battery... https://superstart.net.nz/bosch-performance-din75l-730cca/ and it seems to do the job just fine. It is a calcium type and not a AGM type, but considering the price differential, if I ever need to replace the battery I will go with the same again. Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmackJackTheCrackerMan 54 Report post Posted May 6, 2022 Is anybody able to register my new AGM battery for me? I thought I could do this through MHD but from what I can see from YouTube need to use IMPA and my DECAN cable has decided to stop working. Wellington based if anyone can help out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) PM sent @SmackJackTheCrackerMan Edited May 6, 2022 by balancerider 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 MHD has a "register battery" function listed under RESET ADAPTIONS. This is only useful if you are doing an exact 1 for 1 replacement with a new battery. Otherwise you will need to code changes to to the battery type and AH rating. Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmackJackTheCrackerMan 54 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 44 minutes ago, jon dee said: MHD has a "register battery" function listed under RESET ADAPTIONS. This is only useful if you are doing an exact 1 for 1 replacement with a new battery. Otherwise you will need to code changes to to the battery type and AH rating. Cheers... Yes, that’s the issue I’m running into. As I’ve gone from standard lead acid to AGM. I have registered it with MHD but I wasn’t convinced it would have changed the type and ah rating. I thought it would have given me some options, but I guess not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 I used Bimmercode to change the type/rating and then used MHD to register the battery. Don't know how kosher that is but it seemed to work OK for me. Beats dicking round with a laptop and that crazy inpa/insta stuff Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
